Whitney Rydbeck (1945–2024), one of the original crash test dummies

Whitney Rydbeck was a film and television actor with a penchant for physical comedy, perhaps best known for portraying one of the original crash test dummies in a classic 1980s public safety campaign. 

Haley Odlozil (1993–2023), TikTok star who chronicled cancer

Haley Odlozil became an online celebrityafter documenting her life with ovarian cancer on social media.

Paul Ryder (1964–2022), Happy Mondays bassist

Paul Ryder was the founding bassist for Happy Mondays, one of the leading bands in the Madchester music scene on the 1980s and ‘90s.

Jerry Lewis (1934–2021), former U.S. Representative from California

Jerry Lewis was a Republican U.S. Representative from California who served 17 terms in the House.

William F. Nolan (1928–2021), “Logan’s Run” author

William F. Nolan was an author of sci-fi classics including “Logan’s Run,” which he co-wrote with George Clayton Johnson.

Gloria Richardson (1922–2021), civil rights activist

Gloria Richardson was a civil rights activist known for her role in intense protests in early-1960s Cambridge, Maryland.

Travell Mazion (1995–2020), WBC-NABF super welterweight boxing champion

Travell Mazion was the current champion for the WBC-NABF super welterweight division. He had an undefeated record of 17-0.

Edith Irby Jones (1927–2019), pioneering doctor

The first African American to attend and graduate from the University of Arkansas Medical School.

Bob Wolff (1920–2017), legendary New York sports broadcaster

Legendary New York sports broadcaster.

Martin Landau (1928 - 2017), Oscar-winning "Ed Wood" star

“Mission: Impossible” actor won an Oscar for his role in “Ed Wood”…

Babe Parilli (1930 - 2017), former NFL quarterback

Former NFL and AFL quarterback…

Peter Fernandez, Voice of Speed Racer

Fans of anime and manga owe a debt of gratitude to Peter Fernandez, who helped bring "Speed Racer" to American audiences in the 1960s.